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Compact silver network USB hub with eight ports

Digi International

Digi International AW08-G300 AnywhereUSB 8 Plus USB 3.1 hub 8 port

SKU CH-DKWB-02FFK MPN AW08-G300

A network-attached hub connects eight USB 3.1 peripherals to remote or virtual hosts over TCP/IP

  • Product typeUSB
  • Product weight1.7
  • Connect USB peripherals to remote PCs over the network
  • Eight USB 3.1 Type-A ports for multiple device connections
  • Designed for virtualised environments such as VMware deployments
  • Cloud-based Digi Remote Manager monitors and manages attached devices
  • Weighs 1.7000 kg for stable desktop or rack placement

8-port USB 3.1 network hub

The Digi International AW08-G300 connects up to eight USB Type-A peripherals to a host system over an Ethernet link. It is built for administrators who need remote device access in virtualised environments such as VMware without placing the hardware at the workstation. The unit weighs 1.7 kg and was first listed by the manufacturer on 14 March 2020.

Replaces local USB cabling

This hub removes the need for long USB cables or direct-attached expansion cards when peripherals must sit away from the host. The jump is worthwhile when devices such as licence dongles, scanners or industrial instruments are located in a different room, cabinet or secure zone but still require low-latency USB 3.1 connectivity. The 24-port rack-mountable sibling adds dual power supplies and dual Ethernet for failover redundancy.

Verify network and management readiness

Ensure your infrastructure provides a wired Ethernet drop with TCP/IP routing to the host or virtual machine that will consume the USB endpoints. Confirm that Digi Remote Manager cloud access is permitted by your firewall policies so the hub can be deployed, monitored and maintained centrally. No local driver installation is required on the remote peripheral side.

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Price $980.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDigi
Model nameAW08-G300
Product typeUSB
Size & build
Shipping weight3.63 kg
Package size406 × 305 × 254 mm

Questions about this item

What are the physical dimensions and weight of the AW08-G300 for desk or shelf placement?

The hub weighs 1.7000 units and has a compact desktop form factor with eight front-facing USB Type-A ports and rear network connectivity, requiring only a flat surface and access to power and Ethernet.

What network configuration step is commonly missed when installing the AW08-G300 for the first time?

After connecting the hub to the network via Ethernet, the device must be discovered and assigned an IP address — either through DHCP or a static lease — before it can be registered in Digi Remote Manager for USB port mapping to virtual hosts.

Which components of the AW08-G300 may require replacement over time in continuous operation?

The internal power supply and cooling fan are the primary field-replaceable components; the eight USB 3.1 Type-A ports are rated for high insertion cycles but may wear after extensive peripheral swapping in 24/7 environments.

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